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William F. Tilton, Agent. The summer tern of eight weeks was taught by Miss Belle M. Hilton of Hartland. Miss Hilton gave excellent satisfaction. Whole number of pupils attending school, 10; average, 7. Wages per week, 3.50; board, $1.75.The fall term of five weeks was taught by Miss Hattie Weiler of this town. Although Miss Weiler was doing finely at our first visit, she was obliged to quit the school at the end of the fourth week on account of sickness. The school-house in this district is totally unfit for teacher or scholars in winter.

District No. 2

James F. Rand, agent. The summer term of eight weeks was taught by Miss Susie M. Davis of this town. This was Miss Davis' third term in this district, and excellent progress was made. Whole number attending school, 18; average, 16. Wages, $4.00; board, $1.70.

The fall term of six weeks was taught by Miss Rosa A. Whitten of Canaan, with good results. Miss Whitten's meth-

ods were excellent. Whole number attending school, 17; average, 16. Wages, $5.00; board, $1.70.The winter term of eight weeks was taught by Miss Blanche L. Connor of this town. Whole number of attendance, 20; average, 17. Wages, $5.00; board, $1.70. Miss Connor is a worker in the school-room, and the school made thorough advancement under her instructions.

District No. 3

Daniel L. Getchell, Agent. The summer term of eight weeks was taught by Miss Susie J. Farwell of this town. She labored hard for success, and her order was good. Whole number of attendance, 17; average, 13. Wages, $4.00; board, $1.30.

The fall term of six weeks was taught by Miss Mary W. Robinson of Palmyra. On account of sickness the school closed sooner than was expected, therefore was visited but once. When we visited the school at the commencement of the term we found it in good working order. Whole number of attendance, 18; average, 16. Wages, $4.50; board, $1.65.

The winter term of twelve weeks weeks was taught by Miss Alice M. Miller of Palmyra. Whole number of attendance, 19; average, 15. Wages, $5.00, board, $1.65. The school was not highly satisfactory.

District No. 4

J. M. Patten, Agent. The spring and fall terms in this district have been under the instruction of Mrs. Lutie Burton, and an interest in school work has been maintained throughout the year, although on account of change in school-rooms and crowded compartments the teacher has labored under great disadvantages. At the beginning of this term, the school is located n the new and commodious school building owned by the district, and has been divided into two parts, a grammar and a primary, the former with Mrs Burton for teacher, and the latter with Miss Blanche Connor of this town, an experienced and successful teacher, and specially adapted to teaching such a school.

The whole number attending school the spring term, 58; average, 53. Length of school, 6 weeks.

The fall term of ten weeks, attendance, 68; average, 63. Wages of teacher, including board, $9.00 per week.

The fall term of seven weeks was taught by Miss Lovina E. Hussey of Canaan. Whole number of attendance, 18; average, 14. Wages, $4.00; board, $1.95. Miss Hussey maintained good order, and the progress made was excellent.

The winter term of ten weeks was taught by Miss Belle M. Hilton of Hartland. Whole number of attendance, 19; average, 16. Wages, $5.00; board, $1.95. Miss Hilton is a good disciplinarian. The progress made was excellent and the school passed a good examination.

The winter term was taught by Miss Susie J. Farwell of this town. This school passed a good examination at the close of the term.

District No. 7

E. C. Bryant, Agent. The same teachers, L. P. Toothaker, Miss Helen M. Hatch and Miss Carrie E. Libby have continued in the school throughout the year until the last term, when by some cause dissensions among the teachers themselves made it seem advisable to supply their places with other teachers, although excellent work had been done in all departments, and it was feared the loss of their services would impair the

work of the school; but the teachers secured have proved well qualified in modern methods, teachers of ability and high rank and adapted to school work - and instead of finding the results diminishing it has been pleasing to note the rank and grade of our school maintained in all departments.

The principal of the school, Austin W. Greene, who has immediate charge of the Grammar school, has worked diligently, and introduces into the school many modern improvements in teaching. If many of our teachers would pattern from his method of teaching History and Geography, by topics instead of asking question from the books as many teachers do and then oftentimes suggest the answer to the pupil, much better results would be obtained.

Intermediate - Miss Murray is already known in town as a thorough and competent teacher, and her faithful work in the school room has resulted beneficially. Some essays were read at the close of this term in this department that would do credit to much older persons, and the examinations were not neglected and were of a highly creditable order.

Primary - In no department is higher teaching efficiency demanded than in this, and Miss Bowden seems to possess enough originality and adaptability to keep up a good interest and at the same time make some progression each day. Good work has been done throughout the entire year, and in all departments the attendance has been better than any previous year.

District No. 8

Oramel Murray, Agent. The summer term of eight weeks was taught by Miss Caro L. Murray of this town. Whole number of attendance, 26; average, 20. Wages, $4.50; board, $1.90. Miss Murray gave good satisfaction in this district.

The fall and winter terms of this school were kept by Miss Alice M. Haley. Miss Haley is one of our best and ablest teachers. Rapid progress was made and thorough work done.

District No. 9

Charles F. Seekins, Agent. The summer term was under

the instruction of Miss Minnie M. Morse of W. Palmyra, who was obliged, on account of sickness, to close at the end of the fourth week, but not knowing of its close we cannot report the progress. Whole number attending school, 13; average, 13. Wages, $3.50; board, $1.40.

The fall term of seven weeks was taught by Miss Mae E. Walker of this town. Whole number attending school, 18; average, 16. Wages, $3.50; board, $1.45. Not being notified when the school was to close, was unable to visit it at the close of the term; but judging from the appearance of the school at our visit, it must have proved a success.

The winter term of eleven weeks was taught by W. T. Seekins. Whole number of attendance, 15; average, 12. Wages, $18 per month; board, $1.75 per week.

District No. 10

William Dyer, Agent. The summer and fall terms were both taught by Miss Nellie Hazeltine of Clinton. Her order was god and the school made good advancement. Whole number attending summer term, 20; average, 18. Number in fall term, 22; average, 15. Wages for each term, $4.00 per week; board, $1.75.

The winter term of nine weeks was taught by Miss Lovina E. Hussey of Canaan. Whole number attending school, 18; average, 16. Wages, $5.25. Miss Hussey still holds her former reputation as an excellent teacher.